Physical Processes (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What type of climate does the West of Ireland have?
What type of climate does the West of Ireland have?
It has a cool temperate oceanic climate.
What influences the climate of the West of Ireland?
What influences the climate of the West of Ireland?
The Atlantic Ocean influences its climate.
What are the average winter temperatures in this region?
What are the average winter temperatures in this region?
Winter temperatures average 5.7°C.
What is the average summer temperature in the West of Ireland?
What is the average summer temperature in the West of Ireland?
Summer temperatures average 14°C.
What is the average annual rainfall in this region?
What is the average annual rainfall in this region?
Average annual rainfall is 1150 mm.
Why is rainfall higher in western areas like Mayo?
Why is rainfall higher in western areas like Mayo?
Higher rainfall is due to relief rain from mountains.
How does soil quality in the West compare to Dublin?
How does soil quality in the West compare to Dublin?
Soils are generally poorer than in the Greater Dublin Area.
Name a key soil type found in the West of Ireland.
Name a key soil type found in the West of Ireland.
Grey-brown podzols are a key soil type in the region.
Where are fertile soils primarily located in the West?
Where are fertile soils primarily located in the West?
Fertile soils are mainly found in lowland valleys.
What types of crops thrive in fertile brown earth soils?
What types of crops thrive in fertile brown earth soils?
Cereals, vegetables, and oilseeds thrive in these soils.